The Conquest of the Air(1931)
The Conquest of the Air Synopsis
This early docudrama uses dramatic reenactment, working models of early flying machines, and archival footage to trace man's attempts to fly from ancient times through the 1930s.
The Conquest of the Air (1931) is a history and documentary film directed by Zoltan Korda, released on December 1, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Frederick Culley, Laurence Olivier, Franklin Dyall and Henry Victor. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Zoltan Korda
- Writers:
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, John Monk Saunders, Hugh Gray
- Producers:
- Alexander Korda
- Production:
- London Films Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Conquest of the Air (1931) Trailer
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The Conquest of the Air Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frederick Culley
as Roger Bacon
Laurence Olivier
as Vincent Lunardi
Franklin Dyall
as Jerome de Ascoli
Henry Victor
as Otto Lilienthal
Hay Petrie
as Tiberius Cavallo
John Turnbull
as Von Zeppelin
- Charles Lefeaux
Charles Lefeaux
as Louis Bleriot
- Bryan Powley
Bryan Powley
as George Cayley
Alan Wheatley
as Giovanni Alfonso Borelli
John Abbott
as Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier
Charles Frend
as Narrator (voice)
Edward Ashley
as (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Zoltan Korda, written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, John Monk Saunders and Hugh Gray, produced by Alexander Korda.
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The Conquest of the Air Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Conquest of the Air – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Conquest of the Air online?
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The Conquest of the Air (1931) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Artiflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Conquest of the Air?
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The main cast of The Conquest of the Air (1931) includes Frederick Culley, Laurence Olivier, Franklin Dyall, Henry Victor and Hay Petrie. The film was directed by Zoltan Korda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Conquest of the Air released?
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The Conquest of the Air was released on December 1, 1931 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Conquest of the Air worth watching?
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The Conquest of the Air (1931) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Conquest of the Air?
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Yes. The official The Conquest of the Air trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.